First Spark of Interest

Back in 2019, I developed an interest in technology after noticing people creating websites and apps. I didn’t fully understand it, but I knew I wanted to learn how to build things digitally.

I started watching YouTube tutorials and experimenting with HTML — that’s where my coding journey began.

Lockdown & Opportunity

When the nationwide lockdown began, I was in Class 6 and had a lot of free time. With schools closed, I took coding seriously and spent most of my days learning web development.

That period turned out to be one of the most productive times in my life — it helped me build consistency and self-learning habits.

School Resumes Online

Classes resumed online, and it felt strange to study through a screen. Still, I continued learning to code in parallel, building a balance between schoolwork and programming.

I also improved my English and Math to strengthen my understanding of technical topics.

Temptation vs. Integrity

During online exams, I was tempted to cheat to secure better marks, but I remembered my values and decided to stay honest. Even if my marks were average, I was proud of my integrity.

That experience taught me that true success comes from effort and consistency, not shortcuts.

Balanced Efforts

After my exams, I became more consistent. I balanced academics and coding equally. By then, I had learned HTML, CSS, and was moving on to JavaScript.

I finally started feeling confident — growing as both a student and a budding developer.

Temptation Returns

During another online exam, I again faced the choice between honesty and shortcuts. I decided to stay true to myself and take the exam sincerely.

Even though my marks were lower, I maintained my integrity — something I still take pride in today.

Curiosity Turns Into Direction

After completing JavaScript, I started exploring cybersecurity out of curiosity. Watching a movie about hacking sparked my interest in how systems really work.

I began learning about ethical hacking, networking, and penetration testing through YouTube and long-form tutorials.

That was when I first realized that technology is not just about creativity — it’s also about problem-solving and responsibility.

Reality Check and New Beginnings

When schools reopened, I noticed how fast technology evolves and how much there was still to learn. I discovered Java and realized it was key to Android development.

That very day, I began learning Java — marking the beginning of my journey into app development.

Java Journey

I spent these months mastering core Java concepts such as Abstraction, Encapsulation, Inheritance, and Polymorphism.

As I progressed, I became deeply passionate about software development. By January 2022, I was ready to dive into Android.

Academic Pressure and a Lesson

I focused on academics, but scored lower than expected in Mathematics. Instead of scolding me, my father encouraged me with a simple line:“Do better next time.”

That moment taught me resilience and the importance of learning from mistakes.

Leveling Up in Android Development

By 9th grade, I could read and understand official Android documentation. I stopped relying on tutorials and started building my own small Android apps.

I also learned Git and GitHub, beginning my open-source contributions.

Sketchware Pro & Helping Out

During this period, I joined the Sketchware Pro project and contributed features and fixes. This was my first real experience collaborating in open-source.

It helped me understand teamwork and version control better.

First Public Project & Board Year

In 10th grade, I released my first public project on GitHub — Android Code Editor. It was a big step forward, as I had finally created something fully by myself.

Despite being a board year, I managed to stay consistent with my projects while balancing academics.

New Ideas, New Projects

After finishing my first major project, I started experimenting with visual coding. I began developing a platform for block-based website creation called Block Web Builder.

It was an ambitious project, and though I paused it later, it expanded my creativity and problem-solving skills.

Board Exam & New Project

On 16 February 2024, I faced my first board exam. Despite unexpected subject changes, I managed to handle it with confidence.

Just two days later, I launched a new GitHub project: AndroidAppStudio, which became the foundation of my future work.

End of 10th Board

11 March marked the end of my old school journey. It was emotional yet empowering, as I transitioned from a student to an developer focused on growth and learning.

Still Building, Still Dreaming

During this period, I was in 11th grade, continuing development on AndroidAppStudio, which evolved into BlockIDLE — a block-based coding interface for Android.

I also learned shell/bash scripting and studied Python and MySQL basics.

DSA Questions and project continue

I focused mainly on improving Block IDLE and practicing DSA questions.

Focused on physics

I paused coding activities to prepare for my 12th board exams, studying through YouTube and other online resources.

From curiosity to creation, I’ve grown into a self-taught developer passionate about building tools that empower others.

This is just the beginning of my journey.